Markus’s mother is originally from Westport and having family in Ireland it is a very special place to him. Inspired by his Irish roots, Markus instilled his compositions with an intriguing Celtic flavour. The deep atmosphere of his music evokes images of the rough Irish Sea, massive coastal lines and distant landscapes. Emerald Green.
More about Markus
Markus Strothmann likes playing in various styles. That resulted in him playing at the “WDR Jazz Night“ and “Wacken“ in the same year. Through his on stage experiences with jazz giants such as Nippy Noya, Bart van Lier and many more, he was able to establish himself in the international jazz scene at a very young age.
2014 he released the album of his “Transitions Organ Duo“ on the Swiss label Unit Records. 2019 his composition “Irish Suite“ celebrated its orchestral world premiere in Shanghai, being played by the German Philharmonics Bonn.
Blending Contemporary Jazz with South American folk traditions, this album tells a story of departure, adaptation, and transformation, capturing the emotions of leaving home, navigating a new world, and ultimately finding strength through music. The compositions, written at different stages of my journey, fuse jazz’s harmonic complexity with the rich textures of Latin American rhythms.
Credits
Gary Husband - Piano
Suzanne Savage - Vocals
Fiete Felsch - Sax/Flute
Julian Elsesser - Guitar
Jonathan Ihlenfeld Cuñado - Bass
Markus Strothmann - Drums